Night Owls (for those awake late and can't sleep)

[Croix]

Dear All
The purpose of this thread is as a meeting point for those that can’t sleep and it is late (I.E. AFTER midnight.)

It can be a useful space for users to share their issues with insomnia as well as coping strategies. It can also be a general space for users to converse and support one another throughout a difficult night.

Please note – for those that are just bored or lonely we already have a place - the BB Café, which I recommend instead of here

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/online-forums/bb-social-zone/the-bb-cafe

Croix

[Matchy69]

I would be lucky to get 3 hours sleep but it is all broken waking up to to the bathroom and now started having bad nightmares again.Just would like to be not so tired and have the energy like I was younger.

[quirkywords]

I would like to wake up in the morning and be full of energy and not feel exhausted.

[Harpbird]

Pain keeps me awake, but haven’t slept for 4 nights, I been on flood watch. Thankfully the waters dropping so maybe shear exhaustion will help me sleep a bit tonight

[Emo]

Hi Everyone,

I hope you are all going OK if you are suffering with the floods right now. It makes me realise that my problems are tiny compared to others.

I'm lying in a makeshift tent trying to sleep as I have a job interview to attend tomorrow. I'm wondering if anyone has any tips for interviews.

I really need to get this job. I need the job to earn enough money to go back and study to make my dreams come true.

There is so much pressure on me to do well that I'm not sure how to cope with that pressure anymore.

Regards,

Emo.

[Lillylane]

Hi Emo,

So glad to see your message and hear from you.

Hope you’re ok. It sounds like you feel added extra pressure on this interview. Be gentle on yourself - just think of this as one step for now.

Hugs and wishing you well.

Lillylane.

[ecomama]

Emo welcome back, I'm so glad you came back and are keeping in touch!

Google search Amy Cuddy's "Power poses" - it's a Ted Talk.

This is GREAT prep for any situation we feel anxious about.

GOOD LUCK!
Love EM

[Harpbird]

Hi Emo, good luck with your interview. Just do some deep breathing and be yourself. I found when I used to go for interviews I would try To impress them it back fires . Last interviews I had my mom told me to just be myself and be honest. And it worked at two jobs, I worked both and decided on the one I loved.
Good luck xx

[Matchy69]

Good luck Emo with your job interview.I have never been to one so I don't know what's it like.But I know with my anxiety I would be feeling that sick and nervous.

[Matchy69]

I might not sleep much tonight.I am nervous about tomorrow's appointment.

[Guest_1643]

hi mark good luck hop it's okay